Chocolate Castles

  • Company Chile

    We are really trying to use up what is here and since Randy wanted chile and we had everything for it, that was our soup last night. I am not a huge chile person, but I actually liked it and had 2 helpings. It was very easy and Randy was a happy camper. 1 lb… Read more

  • Packin & Puddin

    I know, I know, I kept saying that I was going to post soups everyday. Then yesterday I posted Preacher Cake instead of soup, BUT, because I felt so guilty about not following through with my plan, today I am posting a soup and a dessert. Since we are in the middle of packing and… Read more

  • Preacher Cake

    I know I said I was going to post a different soup each day this week, but I am changing my plan. I made this cake last night and it is so easy and so good. Found it on a blog called, Two Chums and since it looked like such a great cake, I think… Read more

  • 2nd Winter Soup

    This week has brought emails and phone calls from family and friends who are relaying how cold it is in Texas. I do miss that. I love when the cold weather is howling outside, the fireplace is lit and I get in the kitchen and bake away. It is my favorite time of the year.… Read more

  • Christmas Aftershocks

    We survived the holidays. Barely. With 4 extra adult children and 3 grandchildren in our little abode, 2014 couldn’t get here quick enough. Now, we are so glad to have family here to celebrate New Years and the Rose Parade, we just wish that we had been in our 40’s or even 50’s instead of… Read more

  • Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Happy 2014!!!! The kids are gone back to their homes, I have my computer back from grandkids and the quiet and space to write. Also, because the fridge is now clear of chicken nuggets, frozen pizza, peanut butter and apple juice, I have room to cook some adult foods. When I sat down last night… Read more